Excellent! Thanks for the breakdown!
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Just picked up a QPM and like your placement of the radio base back there.
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I like it back there too. However, I noticed that my sliding window seal lets in a drip of water when it's wet. It drips on the compressor, but not the radio. Getting new window seals is in the cards for me apparently. The other thing that is a "gotacha" is making sure that your radio mounting bracket holds the radio very close the qpm...other wise it may stick out too proud to attach the plastic trim. Mine Baaaaarly clears.
Honestly I love the QPM in concept. In practice it's kind of challenging to work with. It's a pain to squeeze in that spot and challenging to work on electrics when it's mounted. Some folks may beagle to get the layout just right before you install it, but I had to make adjustments. Then there is the issue that if you drop a faster and it falls under it, it becomes difficult to retrieve even with magnets and claw retrievers (like the little negative bus machine screws on the blues fuse block). I found running cable back to the QPM to be the biggest PITA since real estate is at a premium and you can only fit so much behind the plastic and in the channel along the carpet. That being said I like that it's all hidden away, and it is accessible and it is otherwise dead space.
It does let us aspire to have a clean and tidy wiring setup. I can hardly look at an inline fuse without cringing anymore...
I appreciate the feedback! Those gotchas are sure to present themselves soon haha! Thanks for the warning.I like it back there too. However, I noticed that my sliding window seal lets in a drip of water when it's wet. It drips on the compressor, but not the radio. Getting new window seals is in the cards for me apparently. The other thing that is a "gotacha" is making sure that your radio mounting bracket holds the radio very close the qpm...other wise it may stick out too proud to attach the plastic trim. Mine Baaaaarly clears.
Honestly I love the QPM in concept. In practice it's kind of challenging to work with. It's a pain to squeeze in that spot and challenging to work on electrics when it's mounted. Some folks may beagle to get the layout just right before you install it, but I had to make adjustments. Then there is the issue that if you drop a faster and it falls under it, it becomes difficult to retrieve even with magnets and claw retrievers (like the little negative bus machine screws on the blues fuse block). I found running cable back to the QPM to be the biggest PITA since real estate is at a premium and you can only fit so much behind the plastic and in the channel along the carpet. That being said I like that it's all hidden away, and it is accessible and it is otherwise dead space.
It does let us aspire to have a clean and tidy wiring setup. I can hardly look at an inline fuse without cringing anymore...
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New Bits
I just purchased and installed a Whiteline heavy duty rear sway bar. It was easy, though my greasy bushings were hilariously annoying to install. As others on the forum have noted the Whiteline rear sway bar is a bit beefier than the stock bar. My initial impressions are it makes a difference on my rig—it was relatively inexpensive and was quick and easy to install. I did not have to do any grinding to make them fit, which was a great bonus.
My DVS rear panhard bracket arrived today—hoping to get that bolted in next weekend.
I just purchased and installed a Whiteline heavy duty rear sway bar. It was easy, though my greasy bushings were hilariously annoying to install. As others on the forum have noted the Whiteline rear sway bar is a bit beefier than the stock bar. My initial impressions are it makes a difference on my rig—it was relatively inexpensive and was quick and easy to install. I did not have to do any grinding to make them fit, which was a great bonus.
My DVS rear panhard bracket arrived today—hoping to get that bolted in next weekend.
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Nice, G. The rear sway bar made a YUGE difference in my ride initially, but it seems the rig has settled again. I may be a bad mechanic, but I've installed two DVS rear panhard brackets, and they both kicked my arse for a few hours. No advice. Just have patience and step 6s at the ready.
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Thanks boss. I would say gains have been modest. I’m not expecting miracles, my dobinson’s make this truck feel tippy in the turns. I’m eager to get my Delta bracket bling bolted in then get the rig into a shop for an alignment and see if that helps too. Last time I had it aligned was when I had my suspension done at cruiser outfitters. One piece of the puzzle im investigating is if my ball joints are also worn. I k ow there is a great procedure for checking for play—I’ll plan on Messing around with that when I wrestle the panhard bracket. My steering stabilizer is also a OME yellow job from PO. I have. Otho g to compare it to, but sometimes I wonder if I should have put a fresh one on when I did my suspension upgrades.
Trying to get this all done so I can be ready to tackle the HVAC this summer. Compressor was frozen and squeezing belts, but now is running —but now it blows hot. So I’m guessing I have a system leak. So now that I live in MN and it’s hot and humid (compared to Washington not the Amazon basin) I’d like modern conviennces back.
But it’s still fun to drive.
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Delta VS Panhard Bracket
Installed the DVS panhard bracket this afternoon. I’m had to purchase a 24mm and a 27mm box wrench, and a 27mm socket to get after this. I also made use of a brass drift, a small hammer, and a large alignment bar. It went pretty well, though it took some time to get everything to line up properly for the bolts. Clearance is very tight to my springs, and though I tried to orient the bolt head towards the front of the car I couldn’t get the bolt head to clear the spring when I tried to install it no matter how I lifted or lowered the truck to compress/ relax the spring. But it’s in and all torqued up.
Here’s a photo of the bolt clearance. The photo makes it look a little worse than it is. I’m going to run it this way for now.
Installed the DVS panhard bracket this afternoon. I’m had to purchase a 24mm and a 27mm box wrench, and a 27mm socket to get after this. I also made use of a brass drift, a small hammer, and a large alignment bar. It went pretty well, though it took some time to get everything to line up properly for the bolts. Clearance is very tight to my springs, and though I tried to orient the bolt head towards the front of the car I couldn’t get the bolt head to clear the spring when I tried to install it no matter how I lifted or lowered the truck to compress/ relax the spring. But it’s in and all torqued up.
Here’s a photo of the bolt clearance. The photo makes it look a little worse than it is. I’m going to run it this way for now.
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@rannon Final photos of my QPM setup as requested:
I tried to keep room for one more large accessory in an effort to future proof.
This is my 12v for camping lights, and my OBA chuck. Pretty simple. I’ll probably put a usb outlet and possibly add a volt meter to the back of if I find I use my camp lights a bunch.
I tried to keep room for one more large accessory in an effort to future proof.
This is my 12v for camping lights, and my OBA chuck. Pretty simple. I’ll probably put a usb outlet and possibly add a volt meter to the back of if I find I use my camp lights a bunch.
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Odd Locker Behavior
I just returned from a post panhard bracket install errand to buy some oil and in the driveway I fired up my air compressor. Oddly it engaged my locker—I believe it was my front one. I then engaged both lockers with my dual switch and then turned them off. I rolled back and forth in my drove way a bunch of times (about 30’) and I couldn’t get my locker to disengage as evidenced by difficulty trying to out of my drive way onto the street. I finally disengaged the line from the solenoid and that unlocked everything.
So another puzzle. Probably having some electrical issue with the wiring to the OEM rotary switch. But I’ll need to do a little research.
I just returned from a post panhard bracket install errand to buy some oil and in the driveway I fired up my air compressor. Oddly it engaged my locker—I believe it was my front one. I then engaged both lockers with my dual switch and then turned them off. I rolled back and forth in my drove way a bunch of times (about 30’) and I couldn’t get my locker to disengage as evidenced by difficulty trying to out of my drive way onto the street. I finally disengaged the line from the solenoid and that unlocked everything.
So another puzzle. Probably having some electrical issue with the wiring to the OEM rotary switch. But I’ll need to do a little research.
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@PNWTreeOctopus Thank you!! This looks excellent!
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Locker issue maybe solved?
Looks like I installed the solenoids backwards.
My push fit 6mm fittings should be in position #2. Just got that all sorted out. Will test out tomorrow! It took a bit of work to access, but I’m happy to report it was possible to get the manifold off with the QPM in place. Thank god.
Looks like I installed the solenoids backwards.
My push fit 6mm fittings should be in position #2. Just got that all sorted out. Will test out tomorrow! It took a bit of work to access, but I’m happy to report it was possible to get the manifold off with the QPM in place. Thank god.
I like it back there too. However, I noticed that my sliding window seal lets in a drip of water when it's wet. It drips on the compressor, but not the radio. Getting new window seals is in the cards for me apparently. The other thing that is a "gotacha" is making sure that your radio mounting bracket holds the radio very close the qpm...other wise it may stick out too proud to attach the plastic trim. Mine Baaaaarly clears.
Honestly I love the QPM in concept. In practice it's kind of challenging to work with. It's a pain to squeeze in that spot and challenging to work on electrics when it's mounted. Some folks may beagle to get the layout just right before you install it, but I had to make adjustments. Then there is the issue that if you drop a faster and it falls under it, it becomes difficult to retrieve even with magnets and claw retrievers (like the little negative bus machine screws on the blues fuse block). I found running cable back to the QPM to be the biggest PITA since real estate is at a premium and you can only fit so much behind the plastic and in the channel along the carpet. That being said I like that it's all hidden away, and it is accessible and it is otherwise dead space.
It does let us aspire to have a clean and tidy wiring setup. I can hardly look at an inline fuse without cringing anymore...
I agree with this competely. I installed mine with the plan to add a twin ARB compressor at a later date. After getting it all in, I decided there is no way I'm doing that. I can't imagine getting it in place with the compressor on there. It is a very tight fit. I do like having it set up like that though.
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Finally ordered some White Knuckle Offroad sliders. It's almost ready to take my rig to Starbucks Utah.
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Hi G, just noticed your sig line….why did you sell your Toyota pickup? How’s the new place coming along? Settled in yet? Hope you and yours are well.
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I’ll be brief, I didn’t need two pickup trucks and a Land Cruiser. But I sold it for a very good deal to my wife’s brother who loves the truck and parks it in a garage and isn’t driving it in the winter. It’s an upgrade for that vehicle.
Besides I need room for future bad decisions like buying a troopy.
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Sliders are here. Time seems to be difficult to find. But they are really nice and I’m hopeful to mount them up in the next couple of weeks.
LINUS
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Use your Summer right!!!
- I thought you were in B’ham,WA & I’d been happy to help until saw your real location.
Sliders are a simple job if you find a Cruiser buddy.
Even buying a couple greasewheels & beers for volunteers’ help is better than using a jack stand as your helper-friend.
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B’ham is home. But I currently live in St. Paul, MN. It’s a mixed bag.
I’m thinking of getting a crossmember jack support to use to jack up the slider into place. That seems easier than making friends.
On the plus side, I get to explore all the lakes in summer and winter!
